The Connecticut River

Baystate Medical Center

Amenities

As the third-largest city in the state, and the hub of the region, Springfield offers many important amenities. Home to Peter Pan bus lines, Springfield offers daily bus service throughout the Northeast. The Amtrak stationprovides long-distance and commuter rail in the region. Bradley International Airport (BDL) is only a 20 minute drive from Springfield.

In the city, you'll find our amazing parks system with its 2400 acres of park land and forestry. There are year-round educational and recreational activities in the parks; including ice-skating, sports leagues, and after school programs. Two public golf courses are located in Springfield, with several private country clubs nearby. The Connecticut River, which separates Springfield from West Springfield, offers opportunities for rowing and boating, as well as miles of bike and walking trails. The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is an oasis of nature in the heart of the city, and the Armory museum highlights the many manufacturing and engineering innovations from Springfield. There are also two yacht clubs nearby: the Springfield and the Pioneer Valley Yacht clubs, as well as numerous skiing opportunities.

The Springfield Library system has ten branches throughout the city, and the libraries are host to many family activities, adult and teen book groups, spoken word recitations, and film series. All the libraries offer free wireless access for patrons, and the city is also on a super-fast DSL line, making high-speed Internet available to every home.